Table 1.
The mean lifespan of wild-type and mutant strains of C. elegans fed with OP50 or probiotic LPJBC5. N.S. corresponds to the non-significant p value.
| Strain | Bacterial Source | Mean Life Span ± SEM (Days) | Total Worms (150) = Dead/Censored | p-Value (L. plantarum JBC5 versus E. coli OP50) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| N2 (wild-type) | OP50 | 14.56 ± 0.34 | 138/12 | p < 0.0001 (***) |
| LPJBC5 | 18.61 ± 0.48 | 143/7 | ||
| daf-2 (e1368) | OP50 | 19.67 ± 0.45 | 141/9 | p < 0.0001 (***) |
| LPJBC5 | 23.48 ± 0.51 | 142/8 | ||
| daf-16 (mgDf50) | OP50 | 12.54 ± 0.24 | 139/11 | p < 0.0001 (***) |
| LPJBC5 | 15.22 ± 0.32 | 141/9 | ||
| nsy-1 (ag3) | OP50 | 13.04 ± 0.28 | 134/16 | p > 0.05 (N.S.) |
| LPJBC5 | 13.50 ± 0.26 | 137/13 | ||
| sek-1 (ag1) | OP50 | 12.72 ± 0.27 | 138/12 | p > 0.05 (N.S.) |
| LPJBC5 | 13.13 ± 0.22 | 140/10 | ||
| pmk-1 (km25) | OP50 | 13.51 ± 0.25 | 142/8 | p > 0.05 (N.S.) |
| LPJBC5 | 13.94 ± 0.30 | 143/7 | ||
| skn-1 (zu67) | OP50 | 13.03 ± 0.23 | 140/10 | p > 0.05 (N.S.) |
| LPJBC5 | 13.49 ± 0.27 | 142/8 | ||
| skn-1 (zu135) | OP50 | 13.83 ± 0.19 | 139/11 | p > 0.05 (N.S.) |
| LPJBC5 | 14.37 ± 0.28 | 136/14 |